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Judges Seek Serbian Response on Defendants' Temporary Release
Two former intelligence officers will be granted one-month release from ongoing trial, but Belgrade must first respond on arrangements.
Georgia to Soften Party Funding Law
Suspicions that legislation is designed to curb political ambitions of one wealthy businessman.
Armenia Stands Firm on Eurovision Boycott
Country will not be represented at event in Azerbaijan even though incident that sparked outrage turns out not to be true.
Azerbaijan: For Some, Eurovision Means Demolition
Homeowners say they were summarily evicted and offered poor compensation in land clearance for song contest venue.
Kyrgyzstan: Unchecked Nationalism Threat to Stability
Government needs to take decisive action to contain ethnic tensions stirred by 2010 violence, leading rights activist warns.
Southern Kyrgyz Mayor Strengthened by Local Polls
Observers say absence of unrest in Osh ahead of election was an achievement in itself.
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.